This is an alarming case of an American citizen, Kalob Wayne Byers, who was detained in Moscow under suspicion of drug smuggling. The Russian court’s decision to place him in custody for 30 days follows the discovery of cannabis-laced marmalade in his luggage during a routine baggage check at Vnukovo airport. The involvement of Russia’s Federal Customs Service and customs officers highlights the rigorous checks in place, especially when it comes to drug trafficking and narcotics. This could be a significant legal case as it involves an international citizen and potentially escalates tensions in global law enforcement and security matters.
A Russian court ruled to place a U.S. citizen, suspected of drug smuggling, in custody for 30 days, Moscow courts press service said on Saturday.
The U.S. citizen, Kalob Wayne Byers, was detained by customs officers at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport during a baggage check, the statement said.
Russia’s Federal Customs Service confirmed on Friday that a 28-year-old U.S. citizen had been detained after customs officials found cannabis-laced marmalade in his luggage, the Interfax news agency reported.
